I am applying Early Decision 1 this November. I am a junior this year but I would like to see what my chances will be.
Major: Physics
Objective:
UW GPA: 4.0
Class rank: 1/~180 I haven’t got this back yet but it is expected.
SAT: N/A
ACT: 29 composite(33 science, 25 reading, 27 english, 31 math) I am planning on improving this. I am aiming for a 32-34 for my composite.
Course rigor / Senior Schedule: 12 APs total, 6 senior year: AP Physics A(I took B my junior year), AP Psych, AP Computer Science, AP Composition, AP Calc BC, as well as Stats at local CC, AP public speaking at CC.
these are my planned classes. they may interfere with each other.
Awards: District winner 2 years in science and Arts and Humanities for Academic Team, Computer Applications-FBLA(business club)- 2nd place at state- national qualifier(freshman year) Junior Year - 3rd in computer problem solving - 2nd in digital video productions in FBLA
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): NHS(running for office next year), Beta(Also running for office) , , Quiz Bowl (Varsity), Academic team(varsity) , I started a Film Club with 30 members my Junior year. We are entering competitions at film festivals.
Job/Work Experience: N/A
Volunteer/Community service: not quite sure about numbers, several hours. Tutoring, various events with Beta and NHS. I am going to start a few community service options next year. I am going to start Alex’s Lemonade stand, Give2TheTroops, I will start a toy drive and a children’s book drive.
Summer Activities: GSP my junior year.
Essays: obviously haven’t done them. Hopefully they will be good.
Teacher Recommendation: Should have one really good one and one pretty good one.
Counselor Rec: Should be okay. I don’t really know them that well but I think they like me.
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: I am interviewing with a Vanderbilt Admissions counselor tomorrow. WIsh me luck.
State (if domestic applicant): KY
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: small school in the country
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 60k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First generation, My sister goes to Vanderbilt. I live in Apalachia.